Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan BurleyD. Burley50
G
1
G
64Alec DickovA. Dickov
David MasonD. Mason68
D
2
D
58Neil HansenN. Hansen
Warren UpsonW. Upson62
D
3
D
57Andy WhiteA. White
Billy JamesB. James61
D
4
D
56John ClelandJ. Cleland
Alex SullivanA. Sullivan59
D
5
M
63Colin HendersonC. Henderson
Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson63
M
6captain
M
55Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill60
M
captain7
M
55Cosimo MasperoC. Maspero
Stephen BremnerS. Bremner59
M
8
M
46Neil MatteoN. Matteo
Billy HendryB. Hendry66
A
9
A
64Stephen YoungS. Young
Nico HeiserN. Heiser53
A
10
A
62Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith
Richard YoungR. Young53
A
11
A
60Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Mike TerryM. Terry58
M
12
A
55Don McGroryD. McGrory
Robert DrydenR. Dryden57
D
13
G
52Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy
Anton JungA. Jung51
A
14
G
51Duncan HendersonD. Henderson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 4,678 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Inglis.


0.00
Forfar Athletic kick off!
12.27
Stephen Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.35
Billy James flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stuart Davidson makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Andy White.
17.27
Kevin Gemmill takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Alec Dickov drops low and scoops up the ball.
32.52
Cosimo Maspero kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Duncan Burley manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.58
Showing composure, Neil Hansen laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young collects the pass. Stephen Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.41
Colin Henderson sees Stephen Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Young knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Don McGrory replacing Cosimo Maspero.

45.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling kick off!
47.23
Stephen Bremner plays the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Alec Dickov reads it well. Fabulous save!
49.01
Kevin Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Billy Hendry who takes it down. Billy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. With a superhuman jump, Richard Young connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.03
Billy James passes the ball forward to Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner makes a simple pass to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alec Dickov reads it well. Superb keeping!
53.42
With wonderful vision, Garcia Duque Stendardo picks a pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young plays a quick one-two with Duncan Mcinnes and rushes in on goal... Stephen Young comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Duncan Burley. Excellent save.
54.23
With a delightful solo run, Garcia Duque Stendardo stretches the opposition's defence. Garcia Duque Stendardo shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.05
Forfar Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Eric Van Wanrooy replacing John Cleland and Duncan Henderson replacing Duncan Mcinnes .
61.14
Neil Matteo surges forward with the ball. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.58
Stuart Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.41
Garcia Duque Stendardo knocks the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Stephen Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
67.30
Don McGrory plays the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.29
Stuart Davidson decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
72.49
Neil Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Colin Henderson who brings the ball under control. Colin Henderson surges forward with the ball. Colin Henderson hits a low pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Bremner plays the ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.44
Stuart Davidson sees Nico Heiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.58
Neil Matteo decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.10
Stuart Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Nico Heiser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Heiser shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alec Dickov!
87.02
Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Nico Heiser collects the pass. Nico Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Dickov with no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
90.00
Eric Van Wanrooy hits a low pass to Don McGrory. Don McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith cuts inside the box! Stephen Naysmith takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Forfar Athletic
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%

Scorers
Nico Heiser 12
Billy Hendry 78, 87
Stephen Naysmith 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Heiser of East Stirling

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Burley (GK)
7
2.David Mason (DEF)
6
3.Warren Upson (DEF)
6
4.Billy James (DEF)
6
5.Alex Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Davidson (MID)
7
7.Kevin Gemmill (MID)
6
8.Stephen Bremner (MID)
7
9.Billy Hendry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nico Heiser (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Richard Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Terry (MID)
0
13.Robert Dryden (DEF)
0
14.Anton Jung (ATT)
0

1.Alec Dickov (GK)
7
2.Neil Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Andy White (DEF)
6
4.John Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)
7
6.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
6
7.Cosimo Maspero (MID)
6
8.Neil Matteo (MID)
7
9.Stephen Young (ATT)
7
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Don McGrory (ATT)
6
13.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
14.Duncan Henderson (GK)
6